Yang Shu-mei

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As a Trump-Xi summit approaches, concerns that "Taiwan could be used as a bargaining chip" have emerged, but national security officials say such fears represent a classic case of overgeneralization. (File photo, AP)

Taiwan Is Not the Sashimi: What the Trump-Xi Summit Really Means for Taipei

President Lai Ching-te (left) successfully completed his state visit, embracing King Mswati III of Eswatini (right) after the two nations signed a joint communiqué. (Photo provided by the Presidential Office)

Behind the Scenes: How Lai Ching-te Broke Through to Eswatini — With One Company's Help

Presidential Office spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui (郭雅慧) stated that any exchange arrangement should not carry political preconditions, nor should it be reduced to a tool for political manipulation or a bargaining chip for any specific party. (File photo by Yen

Taiwan Calls Out China's Cross-Strait Measures as Political Manipulation

US arms sales have sparked questions about whether Taiwan is being treated as a 'cash cow,' though Ministry of National Defense officials strongly refute such claims. The image shows the Army displaying M1A2T tanks. (File photo by Ko Cheng-hui)

Is Taiwan Really America’s ‘Cash Cow’? Inside the $20 Billion Arms Sales Dispute